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The Reality Check

The Reality Check
Artificial Intelligence
Daniel Dennett
Free Will
Consciousness Explained
Ai Safety
Neural Networks
Poinsettias
Health
Peter Attia
Ufos
Aliens
Stanford Prison Experiment
Early Mammals
Computational Power
Deep Learning
Data Sets
Nuclear Weapons
Elbow Room
Darwin's Dangerous Idea
Critical Thinking

Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes400Founded17 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Is Tim Hortons Canadian? Darren takes a look at the history of the popular coffee and donut chain to see just how Canadian it is and what it even means to be a Canadian company. Adam dives into some recent news which suggests that there are massive s... more

Could Artificial Intelligence do a better job of recording a podcast than Darren and Adam? For this bonus episode we try something a little different. Darren gave Google’s NotebookLM the introduction Uncontrollable, his book on AI safety, and asked i... more

After reading two books touching on the theme of birth rates Adam gives us an overview and discussion on Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be by Timothy Carney and One Billion Americans: The Case for Th... more

Joe Nickell, the world renowned paranormal investigator, died earlier this week at the age of 80. He was a great inspiration to us here at The Reality Check and it was a great pleasure for some of us to have met him back in 2009 at The Amazing Meetin... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Nickell
Renowned paranormal investigator and writer for Skeptical Inquirer
Skeptical Inquirer
Episode: TRC #704: Remembering Joe Nickell
Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk
Associate Professor at Carleton University in the Department of Psychology, expert in intimate relationships.
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Episode: TRC #702: Talking Close Relationships with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk
Spencer Greenberg
Founder of clearerthinking.org and the Clearer Thinking podcast
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Episode: TRC #688: Interview with Spencer Greenberg
Darren McKee
Author, speaker, and AI advisor
Episode: TRC #679: A Chat With Author Darren McKee: Uncontrollable
Yoshua Bengio
Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at the Université de Montréal
Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA)
Episode: TRC #677: Interview with Yoshua Bengio

Hosts

Darren McKee
Host of The Reality Check, engaging in discussions that promote critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
Adam Gardner
Co-host, known for insightful discussions that challenge common beliefs and encourage listeners to think critically about various topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 529 ratings
  • Don’t waste your time

    Disrespectful to non-paid guests.

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    Mx. Smith
    Canada2 months ago
  • Canadian Girl

    What happened to the Canadian girl that was part of this Canadian show?

    Apple Podcasts
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    MarkChicagoIL
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inflation, blah, blah, blah

    The inflation episode was stupid. I wanted more about John VN.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MarkChicagoIL
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast for the critical thinker

    Fantastic podcast driven by dedicated critically minded hosts. It’s been one of my favorite podcasts for years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sc_78
    United States3 years ago
  • COVID, COVID, COVID

    There’s more to talk about than COVID.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MarkChicagoIL
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast encourages skepticism and rational inquiry, attracting an audience that values evidence-based discussions.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction with perceived biases or light handling of serious controversies, indicating a desire for more in-depth analysis in certain topics.
Listeners appreciate the blend of critical thinking, humor, and informative content in each episode, often describing it as lighthearted yet enlightening.

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TRC #702: Talking Close Relationships with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk
Q: Do you have any tips on how couples can continue to have quality time and activities while dealing with challenges of parenthood?
Adjust your expectations, find playful moments in daily life, and make an effort to set aside couple-only time when possible.
TRC #702: Talking Close Relationships with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk
Q: What have you found in your research?
On days when people play together by engaging in an exciting activity, they and their partners report greater relationship satisfaction and lower boredom that day.
TRC #702: Talking Close Relationships with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk
Q: What is your area of research and what questions drive you and your work?
I'm interested in what contributes to relationship satisfaction in established relationships and how couples fend off boredom in these established relationships.
TRC #700: The Rise of Podcasts + Are False Beliefs More Common?
Q: Have false beliefs become more common over time?
This episode analyzes the changes in belief regarding various scientific concepts and discusses how the internet and other media may have influenced these beliefs.
TRC #679: A Chat With Author Darren McKee: Uncontrollable
Q: Did you learn anything new or surprising in the process of writing this book?
I learned in detail how some of the image generators and language models work, especially related to deep learning.

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A Canadian podcast that investigates a variety of controversies and curiosities through a critical thinking lens, focusing on scientific evidence and rational discourse. Topics covered range from artificial intelligence and environmental issues to relationship dynamics and popular myths, allowing for deep explorations into current social concerns while maintaining an entertaining tone. The hosts encourage listeners to think critically about widely held beliefs, often providing historical context or scientific analyses to debunk myths and misconceptions.

Notably, this podcast blends humor with insight, often engaging with guests and discussing a vast array of subjects that resonate with a diverse audience. Its approachable yet informative s... more

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